Shimmy on takeoff?
I noticed today when I takeoff from a stop the front of the car shimmys a little bit. It goes away between 25-35mph. My first thought was mismatched air pressure in my tires. My drivers side was at 26psi and the passenger side was at 29psi. I bumped the both of them to 35psi. That did not fix the issue. Everything is nice and tight underneath, and I also double checked the torque on my lugnuts.
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Hmm, check for tread seperation. I'd also look for loose components in the steering.Builder/Owner of Badass Panther Wagons
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Old tires. The tread on these is still good, so I had no intention of replacing them until I upgrade my wheels. I may have to though.Save a seal, club a liberal.Comment
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They very well might have a broken belt. Had one on my old blue car...if that tread comes apart, it's not a fun ride. Mine came apart at 70mph going through WV mountains.Builder/Owner of Badass Panther Wagons
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Jack the car up and spin the tires, make sure they have no lumps or flat spots. I had a rear tire do that, and the whole car would wobble at low speeds. I imagine it would do wierder stuff on the front.86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
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Originally posted by phayzer5
I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousersComment
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Yes that is what I was thinking. My dads old 2000 GM and it was shimmy all over the place.Originally posted by mrltd2000 Mustang GT "Blondie", 2000 CVPI "Sargent Crusty"Comment
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Could you have lost a wheel weight?Comment
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wheel imbalance doesnt show at low speeds silly
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I agree on you having a bad tire. Keep us posted.'03 300b MM (My pride and joy until 8/9/13 @129k)Comment
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No need to confuse the situation with facts. Jeez, some people. I swear.Originally posted by 85crownHPP*wheel imbalance doesnt show at low speeds silly
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I vote belt also.Chris - A 20th Century Man \m/ ^.^ \m/Comment
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I'm not sure whether it's the belt or a tossed wheel weight. I swapped out the front tires for a set I had in my stockpile out back until I can get my spare 15" tires mounted. The shimmy is gone for the moment. I'm hoping to get some new wheels before I get the tires cleaned and mounted though.Save a seal, club a liberal.Comment
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